Counties 2 Dorset & Wilts North

Ahead of the new season the Central division was disbanded with the teams reallocated to the North and South leagues. Trowbridge II were the last champions of the Central league, promoted to Counties 1 Southern South. Amesbury, Bradford-on-Avon and Westbury all moved on a level transfer to the North division while Wheatsheaf Cabin Crew and Yeovil level transferred to South. Frome II, Salisbury II and Avondale were relegated to Counties 3 Dorset & Wilts Central. Departing from the North league were Alfred's Nomads (Marlborough 2nd XV) who defeated Oakmedians, champions of the South division 55–31 to be promoted to Counties 1 Southern South whilst Swindon College Old Boys (8th), Colerne (9th) and Devizes II (10th) were relegated to Counties 3 Dorset & Wilts North. ==2024–25==

North Departing were Chippenham II promoted to Counties 1 Southern South whilst Supermarine (9th), were relegated to Counties 3 Dorset & Wilts North. Central Departing were Melksham, promoted to Southern Counties South, whilst Devizes II (7th) left on a level transfer to Counties 2 D&W North. Warminister (3rd) suffered a voluntary relegation to Counties 3 Dorset & Wilts Central. ==2023–24==

North Departing were Devizes II (8th) who were level transferred to the Central division together with Swindon II (9th), relegated to Counties 3 Dorset & Wilts North. Central Departing were Corsham, promoted to Southern Counties South, Bradford-on-Avon (9th) were relegated to Counties 3 Tribute Dorset & Wilts Central, whilst North Dorset II (5th) and Wheatsheaf Cabin Crew (6th) left on a level transfer to Counties 2 Dorset & Wilts South. ==2022–23==

This was the first season following the RFU Adult Competition Review which saw the introduction of a new Central division. North Departing were Frome II, Trowbridge II and Royal Wootton Bassett II all promoted to Counties 1 Southern South. Melksham (4th), Westbury (10th) and Warminster (7th) moved to the new Central division. Central ==2021–22==

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020–21 season was cancelled. ==2019–20==

Participating clubs • Bradford-on-Avon (relegated from Southern Counties South) • Chippenham II • Corsham • Devizes II • Frome II • Melksham • Minety • Pewsey Vale (promoted from Dorset & Wilts 2 North) • Royal Wootton Bassett II • Supermarine • Swindon II • Warminster ==2015–16==

The 2015–16 Dorset & Wilts 1 North consists of twelve teams—most of which are based in the northern part of Wiltshire but also two teams that are based just across the county border in Gloucestershire and Somerset. The season starts on 12 September 2015 and is due to end on 23 April 2016. Participating teams and location Eight of the twelve teams participated in last season's competition. The 2014-15 champions, Marlborough were promoted to Southern Counties South while Calne, Cricklade and Pewsey Vale were all relegated to Dorset & Wilts 2 North. ==Participating clubs 2014–15==

• Calne • Chippenham II • Combe Down • Crickdale • Devizes II • Fairford • Marlborough • Melksham • Minety • Pewsey Vale • Trowbridge II • Swindon II ==Original teams==

When league rugby began in 1987 this division (known as Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1) contained the following teams from Berkshire, Dorset and Wiltshire: • Aldermaston • Dorchester • Devizes • Hungerford • Marlborough • Royal Wootton Bassett • R.E.M.E. Arborfield • Sherborne • Swanage & Wareham • Weymouth ==Dorset & Wilts 1 North honours==

Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1 (1987–1993) Originally Dorset & Wilts 1 North and Dorset & Wilts 1 South were combined in a single division known as Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1, involving clubs based in Berkshire, Dorset and Wiltshire. It was a tier 8 league with promotion to Southern Counties and relegation to Berks/Dorset/Wilts 2. Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1 (1993–1996) The creation of National League 5 South for the 1993–94 season meant that Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1 dropped to become a tier 9 league. Promotion continued to Southern Counties and relegation to Berks/Dorset/Wilts 2. Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1 (1996–2000) The cancellation of National League 5 South at the end of the 1995–96 season meant that Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1 reverted to being a tier 8 league. Further restructuring meant that promotion was now to Southern Counties South, while relegation continued to Berks/Dorset/Wilts 2. Dorset & Wilts 1 (2000–2004) At the end of the 1999–2000 season the division became known as Dorset & Wilts 1 following the departure of Berkshire clubs to join the Bucks & Oxon leagues. It remained a tier 8 league with promotion to Southern Counties South and relegation to either Dorset & Wilts 2 North or Dorset & Wilts 2 South (both formerly part of Berks/Dorset/Wilts 2). Dorset & Wilts 1 North (2004–2009) Ahead of the 2004–05 season, local league restructuring saw Dorset & Wilts 1 split into two tier 8 regional divisions - Dorset & Wilts 1 North and Dorset & Wilts 1 South. Promotion continued to Southern Counties South, while relegation was now to Dorset & Wilts 2 North. Dorset & Wilts 1 North (2009–present) Despite widespread restructuring by the RFU at the end of the 2008–09 season, Dorset & Wilts 1 North remained a tier 8 league, with promotion continuing to Southern Counties South and relegation to Dorset & Wilts 2 North. ==Number of league titles==

• Bradford-on-Avon (3) • Corsham (3) • Bracknell (2) • Chippenham II (2) • Combe Down (2) • Devizes (2) • Marlborough (2) • Sherborne (2) • Swindon (2) • Avonvale (1) • Blandford (1) • Dorchester (1) • Frome (1) • Ivel Barbarians (1) • Melksham (1) • Royal Wootton Bassett (1) • Supermarine (1) • Swanage & Wareham (1) • Tadley (1) • Trowbridge (1) • Westbury • Weymouth (1) == See also ==